Is Madeline Island open year round?

Madeline Island is the largest of the Apostle Islands and the only one with year ’round residents. The island is accessible by ferry most of the year and by ice road when the ferry isn’t running. Visit the Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce website for more info.

Are there black bears on Madeline Island?

The cameras allow us to confirm the presence of species such as coyote, river otter, bald eagle, white-tailed deer, black bear, Canada geese, red squirrel, raccoon, short-tailed weasel, snowshoe hare, and even some rodents. We also believe we have observed a single lone wolf on Madeline Island.

Can you drive around Madeline Island?

Madeline Island is truly a nature-lovers’ paradise. Parks and wilderness preserves cover more than one third of the island. You can drive all the way around the island, or rent a bike, or a scooter.

Can you live on Madeline Island year round?

Madeline Island has a small, year-round group of residences that are young, granola, hippy-types (with respect). At Toms, which is right in town, this group intersects with the weekly vacation visitors, sailors and those that live on the island full and part time.

Does anyone live on Madeline Island?

One of twenty-two islands in “The Apostles,” Madeline Island’s population ranges from 267 in the winter to 2500 in the summer. The Island’s main industry is tourism, and the jump in summer population is due to the large number of residents who spend all or part of every summer on the Island.

Are dogs allowed on Madeline Island?

Madeline Island is a dog-friendly destination. All dogs must be leashed with the platted Town of La Pointe limits and public beaches and campgrounds in the Town of La Pointe. Dogs are allowed at Big Bay State Park and must be kept on leashes no longer than 8 feet and under control at all times.

Are there wolves on the Apostle Islands?

Some 160 camera traps deployed across the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior in Wisconsin, U.S., have revealed a diverse community of carnivores, including the American marten, black bear, bobcat, coyote, and gray wolf.

What is open on Madeline Island?

What’s Open on Madeline Island?

  • Adventure Vacations Beach Shop & Tours ~ 715-747-2100: Daily, 10am to 5pm.
  • Bell Street Gallery & ArtBAR ~ 715-747-2092: Open Monday thru Saturday, 10am to 5pm & Sunday, 11am to 3pm.
  • Beach Club ~ 715-747-3955: Wednesday thru Sunday.
  • Dockside Gifts ~ 715-747-2314: Daily, 9am to 5pm.